Simeis 147 (Sharpless 240)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 150 arcminutes across.

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From South El Monte , Simeis 147 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 23:14 (PDT) and reaching an altitude of 74° above the eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 05:35.

Name Simeis 147 (Sharpless 240)
Object type HII region
Other names
Simeis 147
Sh2- 240[1]
Position
Right ascension:05h41m [1]
Declination:+28°06' [1]
Constellation:Taurus

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